Lerderderg Gorge Road

VICTertiary road5.2 km16 segments

6.2Sports

5.2 kmTotal length

16Segments

17Grey spot segments

Lerderderg Gorge Road is a 5 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

6.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 16 segments

Good (6-8)59%Fair (4-6)41%

Sports score IQR: 5.6 - 6.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

5.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 16 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure52%

Night driving risk71%

Wind exposure55%

Sun glare risk55%

Wildlife strike risk14%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 17 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108605521Asphalt0.37 km6.99.29.3 #108605522Asphalt0.36 km6.89.09.1 #108605530Asphalt0.41 km6.78.98.8 #108605529Asphalt0.59 km6.68.68.5 #108605519Asphalt0.58 km6.48.48.5 #108605531Asphalt0.53 km6.48.48.4 #108605526Asphalt0.37 km6.48.48.7 #108605524Asphalt0.38 km6.28.28.3 #108605520Asphalt0.05 km6.28.18.3 #108605525Asphalt0.44 km6.18.08.2 #108605532Asphalt0.49 km5.97.67.7 #108605527Asphalt0.03 km5.67.27.8 #108605523Asphalt0.52 km5.67.17.3 #108870546Asphalt0.03 km5.16.47.1 #108605533Asphalt0.02 km5.06.36.7 #108605528Asphalt0.04 km4.96.16.7 #115109340Asphalt0.02 km4.86.06.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Lerderderg Gorge Road?+

Lerderderg Gorge Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lerderderg Gorge Road sealed?+

Yes. Lerderderg Gorge Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Lerderderg Gorge Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Lerderderg Gorge Road scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Lerderderg Gorge Road in a caravan?+

With care. Lerderderg Gorge Road scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Lerderderg Gorge Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Lerderderg Gorge Road scores 8.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Lerderderg Gorge Road?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on Lerderderg Gorge Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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